What is the Portuguese word for "to stop"?

Learn how to say "to stop" in Portuguese with examples and practice

English

to stop

Portuguese

estancar

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Examples of how to use "to stop" in Portuguese

English
I tried to stop the bleeding.
Portuguese
Tentei estancar o sangramento.
English
I need to stop the bleeding now.
Portuguese
Preciso estancar o sangramento agora.
English
He carefully bandaged the wound.
Portuguese
Ele estancou a ferida com cuidado.
English
When I was stopping it, I felt calmer.
Portuguese
Quando eu estancava, ficava mais calmo.
English
If you had stopped it, I would be very grateful.
Portuguese
Se você estancasse, eu agradeceria muito.
English
I hope he stops the leak.
Portuguese
Espero que ele estanque o vazamento.

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I tried to stop the bleeding.

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